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AUTUMN - 2015

New beginnings, familiar territory Halcyon is set to continue its presence on the Sunshine Coast with the announcement

Halcyon Lakeside

of a new community at Bli Bli. To be known as Halcyon Lakeside, the project will take the baton from the highly successful Halcyon Landing community, which sold out in two years to become Halcyon’s fastest selling community.

Halcyon acquired the 11ha parcel within the masterplanned Parklakes 2 community and plans to start work onsite in July this

Halcyon goes Lakeside on the Sunshine Coast

year.

Set against a bushland backdrop, the site

Halcyon Landing, particularly in the early

Dr Geissmann said the Sunshine Coast

features undulating hills and 450 meters of

stages,” Dr Geissmann said.

continued to be one of the country’s

lake frontage. Like all Halcyon communities, homes will feature superior energy ratings and the community will include an extensive recreational precinct.

“Halcyon Lakeside gives them another opportunity to be part of a Halcyon community in one of Australia’s most desirable locations for retirement.

Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan Geissmann said the success of Halcyon Landing had given the company confidence to move ahead with its next community in the growing Bli Bli precinct.

“There were people who missed out at

“This community will offer homes at varying price points – some with lake frontage, some elevated with views, and

most popular destinations for retirees, thanks to its climate, laid-back lifestyle and growing infrastructure.

“The Sunshine Coast rivals the Gold Coast as Australia’s retirement capital which is testament to the lifestyle attributes of both locations,” he said.

some of the most affordable homes

“In our experience, Bli Bli is a sweet

we have had on the Sunshine Coast in

spot for over 50s – it’s a well-established

years”.

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area just minutes to the beach and

amongst plentiful green space, parks and

Maroochydore CBD, but far enough

a cafe.

away for the peace and quiet you want in retirement.

of the local shopping centre, while the

Bli Bli is experiencing a heightened profile as the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast.

That appealing quality has been reflected in the success of Halcyon Landing, which we hope to replicate at Lakeside”.

Halcyon Lakeside will take shape in sync with the Parklakes 2 community being developed by Sunshine Coast Parklakes Developer Robert Flipp with Halcyon Project Director Chris Carley

Nearby, plans are afoot for an expansion new golf course is now operational.

Dr Geissmann said Halcyon Lakeside would offer exciting new house designs and facilities with homes in early stages priced from less than $400,000.

Halcyon Lakeside will be Halcyon’s third community on the Sunshine Coast and its sixth in South East Queensland.

property identities Robert Flipp and Peter

To learn more about this exciting

Shadforth, and will feature homes set

community, please phone 1800 050 050.

Breaking the senior stereotype A whopping 40% of home owners living

their work – the social element of it is

at Vision by Halcyon are breaking senior

especially rewarding”.

stereotypes by working beyond the traditional retirement age.

The figure aligns with demographer Bernard Salt’s findings that the number of 63-year-olds in the Queensland workforce jumped from 32% to 48% in the decade to 2011.

His 2014 report, ‘Reimagining the Great Australian Retirement Lifestyle,’ also found growing workforce retention for the broader 58 to 68 year old demographic.

Home owner Elaine Hulme, 68, is a director of an industrial earthmoving equipment company. Mrs Hulme, who

“I have always loved my job because it interests me, it’s engaging and hands-on”.

Her husband Peter worked in a variety of

Home owners Peter and Elaine Hulme

jobs until he retired at 72, well past the

In his report, Mr Salt said the way

average age of retirement. Mr Hulme said

Australians viewed life beyond 55

he did not like to sit around, preferring to

was changing including the type of

be a socially active member of society.

accommodation seniors wanted.

“I’ve been a volunteer at Coomera Police

“We know that the first decade or so

Station for a while now – it keeps me

beyond 55 involves some sort of work,”

engaged in the community,” he said.

he said. “This might be a response to

“Both Elaine and I are very volunteer-

the global financial crisis or it may be

minded and we enjoy giving back”.

a reflection of changes to the nature

The Hulmes previously lived at Halcyon Waters for six and a half years and said

of work; less physical labour, more intellectual effort”.

they would never move away from

Mr Salt’s research indicates a trend

Halcyon. “The Halcyon concept has

towards lifestyle communities like Vision

appealed to our lifestyle needs since day

by Halcyon. Nowadays it’s all about

one,” Mrs Hulme said. “We couldn’t

having somewhere secure to lock and

“My father raised me to understand that

imagine life outside of Halcyon. It’s

leave, travel, health, volunteer work

work is such an essential part of life,” she

perfectly aligned with the way we want

and in many cases staying active in the

said. “I was taught that one should enjoy

to live our senior years”.

workforce.

has held the position for more than 34 years, believes having strong career goals is the key to a long and happy life.

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Downscale the maintenance Buyers have snapped up the few

“Naturally, we had some doubts about

remaining homes at Halcyon Landing as

downsizing, having lived on large

the final release sells out. Among the final

properties previously.

purchasers are John and Prue Wettenhall, who are relocating from a sprawling two-acre property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland suburb of Yandina.

But our home is large enough that we don’t feel packed in, and we’re surrounded by parkland and walking trails. The community aspect has

Prior to their Yandina home, the

certainly been a highlight – already we’re

Wettenhalls lived the country life on a

enjoying the social side of life at Halcyon

large property in far Western Queensland.

Landing.

Wanting to retain the sense of space

Importantly, we are central to shopping

they had become accustomed to whilst

centres, medical facilities, cafes and

downscaling their home maintenance,

restaurants and we have access to great

the Wettenhalls purchased an open plan

facilities within the community itself”.

three bedroom, two bathroom home with alfresco dining area.

The complete sellout of Halcyon Landing tops off an impressive few years for the

“Halcyon Landing was the first and last

Bli Bli community that picked up both

community we looked at; from first

State and National UDIA awards for

inspection we knew it was a place we

Seniors Living, as well as the Presidents

could call home,” Mr Wettenhall said.

Award.

Home owners John and Prue Wettenhall

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As part of the company’s commitment to supporting the local community, Halcyon are involved in the emerging Bli Bli Rowing Club.

To commemorate the donation, Halcyon Project Director Chris Carley was invited to Christen a new rowing scull for the club. The scull, aptly named ‘Life begins at Halcyon’, will be used by local children and is set to be a regular sight on the Maroochy River. “We have one community at Bli Bli and another on the horizon, so our aim is to play an active role in the community for a long time,” said Chris. “Who knows we may even

Chris Carley Christens the new scull

see a future Olympian come out of the Bli Bli club one day”.

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The spectacular Pool and Gym at Vision by Halcyon

The shape of things to come Halcyon strengthens its position at the top of the over 50’s community market, as construction commences

and approval for a 52-berth marina.

DC8 Studio Architect Brett Anstis, who

Mr Anstis said the heroes of the building were the covered pool and main function

played a leading role in the design of the

space, which looks out over the water.

Leisure Club, said he drew inspiration

“This building is the entry statement

from Vision by Halcyon’s waterfront

for the community and offers a relaxed

location. “The project exudes luxury and

environment with both large and intimate

At Hope Island, the foundations have

caters to a very discerning target market,

spaces,” he said. “We aimed to design a

been laid for an expansive waterfront

the lifestyle offering had to reflect that

space that feels like an expansion of the

Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct that will

approach,” he said.

home owner’s own home, where they

simultaneously on the lifestyle precincts at new communities in Hope Island and Caboolture.

take luxury to new heights.

“If this project were a car, it would be

can welcome guests and connect with neighbours”.

The striking Leisure Club at Vision by

the convertible of the Halcyon range. In

Halcyon will house a covered pool and

designing the Leisure Club, we looked

Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan

spa, gym and cinema in one building and

to the work of Roberto Burle Marx

Geissmann said the Leisure Club was

a library, bar, dance floor, entertainment

who created some magnificent public

always the focal point at Halcyon over

area and spaces for games and craft in

spaces including the world renowned

50’s communities. “It’s the initial meeting

another. It will be a focal point of the

Copacabana waterfront promenade and

place, the icebreaker, and it becomes a

Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct, which also

we have incorporated some of its design

second home,” he said. “A lot of thought

includes a Piazza, Floating Boat House

inspiration into this project”.

has gone into creating a space where

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home owners can be as relaxed or engaged as they want”.

Meanwhile at Caboolture North, the Recreation Club and surrounding outdoor precinct will be the biggest to be delivered at a Halcyon community to date.

Also designed by DC8 Studio Architects, the Recreation Club at Halcyon Glades features a distinctive External view of the Long House

pitched roof and has been named the ‘Long House’. Ultimately it will include

Project director Marie Cone said the

a range of 5-Star facilities for home

architect’s design for the Long House was

owners with an indoor gym, library,

the continuation of a broader theme that

cinema, craft room, function space

draws inspiration from Caboolture, its

and additional outdoor area.

connection to urban country music and

The outdoor precinct features plenty

the dream of travelling through country

community culture,” said Marie.

“The design accommodates various activities for Halcyon Glades’ home owners. While some are line dancing, others can be quietly reading a book or sitting with friends around

Queensland.

the barbeque or trying their arm at bowls”.

lawn bowls, tennis, and pickle ball;

“Long Houses represent the earliest form

These latest recreational precincts exemplify

a small court combination of tennis,

of permanent structure in many cultures

Halcyon’s commitment to constantly evolve its

badminton and table tennis, another

around the world. At its heart, this

products to provide the most comprehensive

first for Halcyon!

concept is about social connection and a

lifestyle facilities for home owners.

of space for swimming, aqua aerobics,

Halcyon Glades Club Room with Bar, Dance floor and Fireplace

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Left to right: Halcyon Waters home owners Brian Goode, Rob Hotson, Margaret Goode and Marilyn and Ian Pedessen set off on their next trip

A group of 80 Halcyon home owners

each other a little better. “These kinds of

converged on Evans Head in a convoy

getaways reinforce the Halcyon mantra,

of carvans and recreational vehicles.

It’s all about fun, socialising and being

provide.

“They love to travel so the fact they can do so without worrying about security

active,” he said.

back at home gives them great peace

wasn’t enough, a group of more than

“Our previous trips have been a lot of

of mind,” she said. “Often fellow home

80 Halcyon home owners have just

fun and this year was even better. The

owners will keep an eye on the house

returned from a three week caravanning

group is continuing to grow with more

and check the mail while the neighbours

holiday together. Home owners from

joining in each journey – It’s so positive

are away.

Halcyon Waters, who are part of the

to see such a majority of the community

“Home owners also have use of our

growing Halcyon Getaway Tours group,

getting involved”.

storage spaces for their camper vans,

The holiday makers set up a large

trailers and boats for when they’re not in

communal tent where everyone gathered

use”.

As if living next door to each other

converged on the Evans Head camping ground just after the end of peak season.

For the trip, a range of activities were

to play live music. “We hosted daily

planned including music, storytelling,

‘happy hours’ where we all kicked back

happy hours, lawn bowls, a golf day at

and had a drink and a few laughs,” he

Ballina and a motorcade trip into the

said.

nearby Hinterland.

Halcyon Waters community manager

Social club chairman Ian Pedersen said

Sue Carroll said travelling home owners

the trip allowed the chance for the

enjoyed the ‘lock and leave’ style of

group to bond, relax and get to know

security that gated Halcyon communities

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Geoff Morrin and Lorraine Lutz get the party started

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Big tomato even bigger pumpkins Green thumbs at Halcyon communities on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast

growing organic produce by the armful!

Not to be confused with the fastidiously

are comparing notes and basking in the

maintained Herb Garden, which is free to

fruits of their labour after growing some

pick from at any time at Halcyon Waters.

monster vegies. At Bli Bli it’s a palm sized

The magnificent pumpkins, olive trees,

tomato that has created quite a stir in

paw paws, cucumbers, natives, citrus and

the community which has a penchant for

dragon fruit are grown on a piece of

growing organic fruits and vegetables.

‘reclaimed land’ behind the Workshed.

Gardening enthusiast and Halcyon

Many hours of toil, sweat and the

Landing Green Team member Eric

occasional drop of blood went into the

Erbacher, who hails from a family famous

creation of this garden but the results

on the Sunshine Coast for their fresh

speak for themselves.

produce, said the ‘Big Tomato’ had been on the vine for four months.

Much of the produce ends up on the dinner table, however Halcyon Landing’s

“It’s been great fun for the team growing

veggies are sold back to home owners

this particular tomato with everyone

and the money goes back into purchasing

pitching in each week to ensure it’s

fertiliser and seedlings for the garden.

watered, fertilised and still going strong,”

Caretaker Mark Young’s veggies are just a

Mr Erbacher said.

hobbie which he and the volunteers enjoy.

Green Team member Eric Erbacher with the ‘Big Tomato’

“This particular variety, the Bullocks Heart, is known for its great taste and large size which is why we selected these seedlings, but we weren’t expecting a tomato to grow this big”.

“After seeing how well this one has grown we have already planted another vine and are looking forward to seeing how this bunch turns out”. Soil runs in the veins of Mr Erbacher, whose family are well known fruit and vegetable farmers and have the busiest fruit and vegetable shop on the Sunshine Coast”.

Meanwhile 180km down the coast at Hope Island and not to be outdone by their northern counterparts, it’s a crop of pumpkins that’s set tongues wagging. At Halcyon Waters, caretaker Mark Young assisted by a group of home owners, are

Halcyon Waters caretaker Mark Young and home owner Roger Glover

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Home owners Jill and Ken Reade

Just a handful of Halcyon’s helpful team of caretakers. Left to right: Michael, Mark, Allan and Scott

Taking care of Halcyon Imagine never having to mow the lawn

Queensland Parks and Wildlife and a

or clean the pool, yet still being able to

caretaker at a luxury beachfront resort

enjoy all the 5-Star facilities on offer in

on the Sunshine Coast!

a gated Halcyon community. Now meet

Always popular with the home owners,

part of the dedicated team that roll their

the caretakers are entrusted with keeping

sleeves up and do the dirty work so

the communities maintained to the

home owners have more time to do the

highest standards.

Sunshine Coast couple win ‘Australia’s Best’ cruise! Halcyon Landing home owners Ken and Jill Reade are sporting ear to ear grins after having their name drawn out of the barrel to win Halcyon’s $30,000 ‘Australia Best’ cruise promotion.

The Reade’s were entered into the draw after referring friends who went on to purchase a home at Halcyon Landing.

Congratulations to the lucky couple who plan to head off on their luxurious trip of a lifetime later this year.

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Regular duties include maintenance of all

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Halcyon’s men in khaki have interesting

the common garden areas and entries.

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backgrounds and stories to match.

They also open up and lock down the

Previous occupations include caretaking

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Recreation Club each day and are tasked

duties at prestigious private schools,

with its upkeep along with the outdoor

a Parks and Marine Ranger with

leisure facilities.

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